Trotz talks goalies following Atlanta win

Anders Lindback and Mark Dekanich were on the ice for Thursday’s practice, meaning as of the early afternoon, no decision has been made about the Predators’ No. 2 goaltender.

During Wednesday’s morning skate, Coach Barry Trotz said he planned on starting Lindback at Atlanta with the hope of getting Dekanich into the game at some point. That last part did not happen. Lindback played the entire game and stopped 25 of 28 shots during Nashville’s 4-3 victory.

“I thought the plan going in, as I talked to both goalies, was Lindback would play two (periods) and we would see where that took us,” Trotz said following Thursday’s practice. “At 3-3, I didn’t think it was fair to put Deks in at that point. Obviously he wants to go in and prove himself. I thought it was important that we continue to forge forward.”

Trotz said part of the reason is because he and his staff have more of an understanding of Dekanich’s talents.

“To me, he is a Chris Mason,” Trotz said. “He’s a bulldog, a great athlete, all those things. He’s going to play. I’m not too worried about him not playing at all. He’s a guy that has just gotten better and better. He’s a good pro no matter the circumstances, here or Milwaukee.”

Lundmark sits: Center Jamie Lundmark (groin) did not participate in Thursday’s practice. “He is still day-to-day,” Trotz said. “I anticipate he is probably out this weekend. He will probably get back on the ice Sunday or Monday.”